Malicious Code Injection in syahmuda-poke14: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166610: Malicious code in syahmuda-poke14 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'syahmuda-poke14' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been associated with the distribution of malicious packages. These packages are designed to manipulate npm's registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with altered names and metadata, ultimately aiming to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'syahmuda-poke14' stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of the ecosystem. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the broader campaign that exploits npm's publishing mechanisms to distribute harmful code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall syahmuda-poke14If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the 'syahmuda-poke14' package and monitor your dependencies for any unauthorized changes. Regularly check your package-lock.json file for any unexpected modifications.
Conclusion
The 'syahmuda-poke14' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is essential to take immediate action to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the security of your application.
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FAQ
'syahmuda-poke14' is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, linked to a campaign that manipulates the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall syahmuda-poke14' and review your project for any other potentially harmful dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Yes, this campaign has affected multiple packages within the npm ecosystem. It is advisable to regularly audit your dependencies for any suspicious packages.
